Arsenal for Democracy

Bill Humphrey

A casual material history of the United States.

  1. 10/16/2023

    Update for Our Listeners

    Oct 15, 2023: After a dozen years, this show is ending. But it’s for some very cool and exciting reasons described herein, and we would love to hear from our loyal listeners as we bid this project farewell and move on to new things. The post Update for Our Listeners appeared first on Arsenal For Democracy.

    11 min

  2. 08/27/2023

    [Unlocked] Jun 1, 2021 – Louis F. Post – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 379

    Unlocked from our Patreon (paused this summer): Bill and Rachel discuss Louis F. Post, an early Assistant US Labor Secretary with some radical leanings, who ended up blocking thousands of post-WWI deportations. Links and notes for ep. 379 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Bonus-AFD-Ep-379-Links-and-Notes-Louis-F-Post.pdf Theme music by Stunt Bird. The post [Unlocked] Jun 1, 2021 – Louis F. Post – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 379 appeared first on Arsenal For Democracy.

    22 min

  3. 08/13/2023

    [Unlocked] May 18, 2021 – The 1920 Census – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 375

    Unlocked from our Patreon (paused this summer): Bill and Rachel discuss the present-day influences of the momentous 1920 US Census, which grappled with trends in urbanization and the recent breakup of several major home countries of immigrants. Links and notes for ep. 375 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Bonus-AFD-Ep-375-The-1920-Census.pdf Theme music by Stunt Bird. The post [Unlocked] May 18, 2021 – The 1920 Census – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 375 appeared first on Arsenal For Democracy.

    47 min

  4. 07/16/2023

    [Unlocked] May 4, 2021 – The Smith Act – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 371

    Unlocked from our Patreon (on pause this summer): Bill and Rachel take a look at the Alien Registration (Smith) Act of 1940, still on the books today, which prohibits advocating the violent overthrow of the US government. Links and notes for ep. 371 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Bonus-AFD-Ep-371-Links-and-Notes-The-Alien-Registration-Act-_-Smith-Act-of-1940.pdf Theme music by Stunt Bird. The post [Unlocked] May 4, 2021 – The Smith Act – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 371 appeared first on Arsenal For Democracy.

    27 min

  5. 06/27/2023

    [Unlocked] Mar 23, 2021 – The 1923 San Pedro Maritime Strike – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 361

    Unlocked from our Patreon (on pause this summer): Bill and Rachel discuss the failed IWW strike at the Port of Los Angeles in 1923, including Upton Sinclair getting arrested and the Klan menacing strikers. Links and notes for ep. 361 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Bonus-AFD-Ep-361-Links-and-Notes-1923-San-Pedro-Maritime-Strike.pdf Theme music by Stunt Bird. The post [Unlocked] Mar 23, 2021 – The 1923 San Pedro Maritime Strike – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 361 appeared first on Arsenal For Democracy.

    25 min

  6. 06/11/2023

    [Unlocked] Mar 2, 2021 – Dropped Ceilings – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 355

    Unlocked from our Patreon (on pause this summer): Bill and Rachel discuss dropped ceilings and the rise and fall of the mid-century office. It’s an area that could probably use some academic study. Links and notes for ep. 355 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Bonus-AFD-Ep-355-Links-and-Notes-Dropped-Ceilings.pdf Theme music by Stunt Bird. The post [Unlocked] Mar 2, 2021 – Dropped Ceilings – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 355 appeared first on Arsenal For Democracy.

    31 min

  7. 05/29/2023

    May 28, 2023 – KitchenAid – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 471

    A mini-episode from Bill and Rachel on how a major defense contract led to the iconic KitchenAid stand mixer, followed by some announcements about the podcast for the summer months ahead. Links and notes for ep. 471 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/AFD-Ep-471-Links-and-Notes-KitchenAid-Mini-episode.pdf Theme music by Stunt Bird. The post May 28, 2023 – KitchenAid – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 471 appeared first on Arsenal For Democracy.

    24 min

  8. 05/15/2023

    May 14, 2023 – Barbed Wire – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 470

    150 years ago, in May 1873, work began on developing the breakthrough design for mass-produced barbed wire, with wide-ranging (pun intended) implications for agriculture, society, and warfare. Links and notes for ep. 470 (PDF): http://arsenalfordemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/AFD-Ep-470-Links-and-Notes-Barbed-Wire.pdf Theme music by Stunt Bird. The post May 14, 2023 – Barbed Wire – Arsenal For Democracy Ep. 470 appeared first on Arsenal For Democracy.

    21 min
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About

A casual material history of the United States.

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  • Creator
    Bill Humphrey
  • Years Active
    2011 - 2023
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2021
  • Show Website
    Arsenal for Democracy